St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Diocese of Arlington)
| Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church | |
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| Dedication: | Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton |
| Venerated Saints: | None specified |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Arlington |
| Deanery: | Deanery 5 |
| Address: | 12805 Valleywood Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22192 |
| Coordinates: | 38.7667, -77.0833 |
| City: | Woodbridge, VA |
| Subdivision: | Virginia |
| Country: | United States |
| County: | Prince William County |
| Website: | https://setonlakeridge.org |
| Founded: | 1974 |
| School: | Yes |
| Email: | parishoffice@setonlakeridge.org |
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in Woodbridge, Virginia. Dedicated to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first native-born citizen of the United States to be canonized by the Catholic Church (1975 by Pope Paul VI)—venerated for her conversion to Catholicism, founding of the Sisters of Charity, and pioneering work in Catholic education—the parish serves a large suburban community in Prince William County.
Established in 1974 to accommodate growth in the Lake Ridge area, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building in 1985. As of December 19, 2025, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton offers extensive ministries, including religious education, youth programs, and charitable outreach.
The parish community fosters devotion to its patroness through celebration of her feast on January 4 and reflection on her legacy of education and charity.
History
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish was established in 1974 by the Diocese of Arlington to serve the expanding Catholic population in the Lake Ridge and Woodbridge area.[1]
Initial Masses were celebrated in borrowed spaces. The current church building was dedicated in 1985.
The parish has grown significantly, reflecting regional development and maintaining a focus on education and evangelization.
Special features
- Active religious education and youth ministries
- Charitable outreach programs supporting local needs
Architecture
The church building, dedicated in 1985, reflects late twentieth-century design suited to suburban parish life.
Art and devotional features
Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources as of December 19, 2025. Devotional elements typically include representations of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, often portraying her in religious habit with children or books, symbolizing her role as educator and foundress.
Relics
According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources. This follows common practice where first-class relics, often of martyrs, are sealed within the altar.